I’m pleased to welcome Candice Derman to the blog today. She’s talking about her book Indescribable, the true story of childhood abuse she endured at the hands of her stepfather. Thanks for joining me Candice, first of all, would you tell my blog readers a little about yourself?  I’m a wife, a mother, and a sister. I … More #AuthorInTheSpotlight Candice Derman @i_ndescribable @quartetbooks

This is the 5th in William McIntyre’s series featuring defence lawyer Robbie Munro. However, it’s the first I’ve read and I’m kicking myself that I haven’t read any of the others (so far!) as I thoroughly enjoyed this one. It reads perfectly well as a standalone novel although obviously if you have read the others … More Fixed Odds by William McIntyre #review and #extract @sandstonepress @best_defence

I’m delighted to be sharing my review of Jo Thomas’s new book My Lemon Grove Summer. It’s a book that couldn’t be more summery if it tried! Not just because of the title but just look at that gorgeous cover. Does that not look the perfect place to spend a summer’s afternoon? Zelda is fast … More My Lemon Grove Summer by Jo Thomas #review @jo_thomas01 @HeadlinePG #RandomThingsTours

I’m joined today by Andrew Joyce whose latest novel, Mahoney, was published in May this year. he’s sharing a bit about his journey to publication and his favourite book which features a very long sentence! Thanks for joining me today Andrew. First of all, would you tell my blog readers a little about yourself? My … More #AuthorInTheSpotlight – Andrew Joyce: author of Mahoney @huckfinn76

I’m delighted to be sharing my review today for Sophie Jenkins’ A Random Act of Kindness as part of the blogtour. This is a book I absolutely loved. Fern works as a personal shopper in an upmarket department, a job she really enjoys, but when a random act of kindness towards an elderly gentleman results … More A Random Act of Kindness by Sophie Jenkins #review @sophiejenkinsuk @avonbooksUK

The Woman in the Photograph brings to light the history of feminism from the late 1960s onward in a book which I found completely compelling. Veronica Moon – Vee – is a press photographer at a time when it was a very male dominated profession. Unlike her male colleagues though, she gets sent on everyday, … More The Woman in the Photograph by Stephanie Butland #review 5* @under_blue_sky @zaffrebooks